Exam 9: Political Parties in Texas

Who was the first Republican elected to statewide office in Texas since the 1870s?

In 2014,the losing Democratic nominee for governor of Texas was

The Pendleton Act of 1883 established a class of federal government positions that would be filled as a result of

Compare and contrast the presidential primary system to the caucus system for selecting delegates to the national convention.Why might civic and religious groups prefer the caucus system?

In 1996,Governor George W.Bush was reelected with ________ percent of registered voters voting for him.

Which third party emphasizes the importance of social justice and ecological sustainability?

Which third party emphasizes the importance of small government and personal responsibility?

When was the last time a Democratic presidential candidate won Texas' electoral votes?

What factors make it so difficult for third parties to achieve major party status? What reforms would make it more likely third parties would be successful?

Labor-intensive politics historically included all of the following EXCEPT

Explain how Phil Gramm "converted" from a Democratic senator to a Republican.

The state party chair is selected by

Has Texas always been a predominantly conservative state? How does this question tie in to the state's shift from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party since the 1960s?

How long after the precinct convention is the county convention held?

When was the first period of one-party Republican politics in Texas?

First discuss labor-intensive politics.Then examine the rise of capital-intensive politics and why it has weakened political parties.

During the time of the Republic of Texas,which individual advocated for annexation and peaceful relations with the Native American tribes of Texas?

What were the main positions of the Greenback Party,the Populist Party,and the Progressive movement? What impact did they have on the two main political parties and Texas in general?

The newest element of capital-intensive politics is the use of ________ to communicate directly with likely voters.

Political parties in the United States were stronger in the past than they are today.Explain why,giving specific examples with an emphasis on labor intensive politics.